NEARLYWED NEWS

At Walton Hall and Gardens, the team are doing their bit to keep you entertained throughout the summer, with lots of alpaca walks available to book. Get up close and personal with one of the venue’s three alpacas and spend an hour with them as you walk around the estate with one of the informative rangers.

Join Topaz, Mally and Jim on a stroll around Walton Hall and Gardens in the early morning before most people have had their morning tea and toast – it’s sure to be a treat you won’t forget in a hurry! As well as alpaca walks, there’s also adventure golf and high ropes on site, so why not make a day of it?

The walks cost £30 and are available until 31st July, so don’t delay hurry along to https://waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/walk-an-alpaca to book your place. Nearlywed

NEWS

Catch up on the latest from around the region

MAMMA MIA!

Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa in Thornton Hough, Wirral, is hosting an ABBA Tribute Night with Abbarella on Friday 19th August, so if you’re looking for a fun-filled hen do this could be just the ticket.

Tickets cost £45 and include a reception drink, three-course meal, live performance from Abbarella and a disco until 2am. And of course, if you’re worried about getting home afterwards, you needn’t be as the hotel’s gorgeous rooms are available from £155 including bed and breakfast for two people. If you’re still feeling tip top the next morning, we can highly recommend the spa complete with outdoor hydro spa pools, thermal zone, tranquillity suite and so much more.

To book call the team on 0151 353 3716 or email sales@thorntonhallhotel.com. To find out more about tying the knot at Thornton Hall, head over to www.thorntonhallhotel.com ONE STOP SHOP Boutique Brides of Crosby has recently undergone a renovation and now includes a dedicated flowergirl and bridesmaid room. The boutique stocks a gorgeous range of Emma Bridals flowergirl dresses and accessories as well as Morilee, True Bride and Luna bridesmaid gowns. This is the complete bridal experience so if you’re keen to get the entire bride tribe’s attire sorted in one swoop, it’s well worth making an appointment. Plus, there are some incredible discounts available at the moment.

What’s more, the introduction of the bridal snug allows you to enjoy a more intimate bridal experience with a small family viewing. The team have been trialling VIP appointments, which include fizz and refreshments, and they’re proving hugely popular.

Located in the heart of Crosby, Liverpool, Boutique Brides of Crosby is a platinum stockist of Pronovias, Pronovias Atelier and Pronovias Privee. Also available are gorgeous gowns by Morilee, Rebecca Ingram, Ronald Joyce, White One, Demetrios and Demetrios Platinum all available in sizes 2 to 32. You’ll be spoilt for choice!

To book an appointment call 0151 924 1698 or message on Instagram at @boutiquebridesofcrosby. Also, check out www.boutiquebrides.co.uk

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Grab your calendar and get these fab wedding shows planned in for September now!

Sunday 4th September 2022 Wirral Wedding Fayre at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port Holiday Inn, Lower Mersey Street, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 2AL 12pm-3pm Check out https://redeventweddingfayres.com

Bliss Wedding Show Chester Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY 11am - 3.00pm Check out www.blissweddingshows.co.uk

Sunday 11th September 2022 The Luxury Chester Wedding Show at Old Palace Chester Old Palace Chester, Little St John St, Chester, CH1 1SN 12 noon - 3pm Check out https://redeventweddingfayres.com

Carden Park Wedding Fayre at Carden Park Hotel Carden Park Hotel, Broxton Rd, Chester CH3 9DQ 11am - 3pm Check out www.bouquetandbells.com

Sunday 18th September 2022 The North Wales Wedding Fayre at Ruthin Castle Ruthin Castle, Castle St, Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales. LL15 2NU 12 noon - 3pm Check out https://redeventweddingfayres.com

Saturday 24th September 2022 Chester Cathedral Wedding Fayre Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester, CH1 2DY 10am - 2pm Check out www.bouquetandbells.com Cheshire Pony Parties has created a new service to add to its repertoire: wedding ponies. Owner Amanda Keech tells us, “I was approached by a London-based wedding planner to provide a pony to carry the bubbly at a wedding hosted at a prestigious venue in Cheshire. It inspired me to put my 14 years of experience in delivering professionally organised, high end, engaging pony and unicorn parties with the wow factor, to create a new service for weddings.”

The gorgeous wedding ponies will be available to cover Cheshire and occasionally, surrounding counties, carrying either champagne for the newlyweds, while you’re having your photos taken and/or confetti for your guests to throw. These little treasures offer an adorable extra to a country wedding or for a horse-loving couple. Amanda continues, “I wanted the ponies to have a simple country look, so was delighted to find some gorgeous tiny wicker baskets, just big enough to carry a bottle.” Cuteness overload!

To find out more, head over to www.cheshireponyparties.co.uk

THE RISE OF THE SPARKLING SOLITAIRE

What do Kourtney Kardasian, Hayley Bieber and Britney Spears all have in common aside from masses of Instagram followers? Each one of these stars has been spotted sporting solitaire diamond engagement rings. The style, which has doubled in sales at ROX over the past 12 months, is a popular choice as the style shows the diamond to its full potential, throwing light into it for superior sparkle.

So, whether you’re looking to replace a temporary engagement ring or you’d like to congratulate yourself for being bang on trend, you may want to take note!

The term “oval solitaire engagement ring” has seen a 50 per cent increase in searches over the last year. Like Kourtney Kardashian’s swoon-worthy piece, the ROX Honour Oval Cut Diamond Ring in platinum (from £2,295) will also make a showstopping statement. ROX Love Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring (from £2,750) set in platinum with 14 brilliant cut diamonds on each shoulder is the ideal choice for those who like to stand out from the crowd. More women are opting for yellow gold bands with a white diamond. While these have a vintage feel, you only have to look at the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Megan Markle to know that gold has timeless appeal. Check out ROX’s Honour Oval Solitaire Diamond Ring in yellow gold (from £2,060). Princess Eugenie, Jennifer Lopez had Victoria Beckham have all worn dazzling pink-stoned engagement rings and ROX Honour Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring in platinum (£17,995) is the perfect choice for an ultra-feminine bride who likes to buck tradition. You can find your nearest ROX showroom on St Peter’s Lane in Liverpool. Check out www.rox.co.uk